Policy

GISS:
DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY
The Gulf Islands Board of School Trustees prohibits the possession, consumption or use of illicit
or non-medical drugs, alcoholic beverages, or other intoxicating substances, including misused
prescription drugs, by any student while at school or any school-sponsored activity,
Principles:
• The school will respect all aspects of the School Board Policy on Drug and Alcohol use.
• Drugs and alcohol adversely affect the learning environment.
• The school views most seriously the consumption, possession, trafficking or direct
association with drugs and alcohol.
• The safety of all persons is of paramount importance.
Process:
• Students will be informed at the beginning of each school year of the school policy
involving drugs and alcohol.
• The Principal (and/or designate) will be responsible for assessing a student who is
suspected of being involved with drugs/alcohol.
• Students involved with drugs and/or alcohol will normally be required to complete an
educational unit on substance abuse. Any incident may result in suspension.
• Any incident involving alcohol or other drugs may result in suspension, contact with the
RCMP, and/or contact with Community Services Drug and Alcohol outreach.


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